Engineering Disasters

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Heartland Explosion
Episode overview
A massive explosion rocks a small Texas town killing 15 residents. A bridge in Washington collapses sending cars plunging into the river. Two construction cranes in New York City seem to .. show full overview
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Freight Train Collision
Episode overview
This episode investigates a stage collapse at the Indiana State Fair that leaves seven concertgoers dead. Is a gas leak to blame for an explosion in New York City that levels two .. show full overview
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Kentucky Sinkhole
Episode overview
Why did a 72 oil-car runaway train crash, killing 47 people and leveling half a town? Was it the brakes? Also, can engineers do anything to fix a gaping sinkhole at the National Corvette .. show full overview
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Colorado Dam Disaster
Episode overview
A storm of the century takes out nine dams in Colorado, flooding entire towns and leaving thousands stranded. A train carrying hazardous materials derails, releasing toxic vapors .. show full overview
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California Pipeline Catastrophe
Episode overview
An explosion in a San Bruno, California neighborhood destroys homes and kills residents. An experienced captain and crew sail their ship into the path of Hurricane Sandy, leaving many .. show full overview
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Trapped Under Seattle
Episode overview
Why did Asiana flight 214, packed with passengers, suddenly crash land and cartwheel across San Francisco International Airport’s runway? Three families of the dead want answers. And, .. show full overview
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Raging Rocket
Episode overview
This episode investigates a mudslide that swallows an entire neighborhood, leaving scientists baffled. A rocket on its way to the international space station suddenly bursts into flames .. show full overview
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Exploding Manhole Covers
Episode overview
A jetliner crashes with 228 people on board; an oil refinery erupts in Utah; manhole covers explode around the country; a coal-filled freight train derails; and an elevator ride turns deadly.